I’m an illustrator and designer who combines creativity with structured thinking. I design intuitive interfaces and create illustrations that help users feel more connected, supported, and engaged. My experience spans brand visuals, children’s book illustration, and digital product design. Over the years I’ve built 15+ brand identities, illustrated 10+ published children’s books, and completed 70+ end-to-end illustration and design projects. I’ve developed characters, storyboards, and full book layouts used in advertising, parks, and digital platforms; designed brand styles and mascots for startups across 6+ countries; contributed to the visual direction of the Deebdub AI platform; created the full brand identity for a U.S. product launch; and designed major digital products such as UXFlow and Gluttony using design thinking. I’ve conducted user research, created personas and flows, built Figma prototypes, and tested usability, delivering user-friendly interfaces with strong branding.…

Maryna Skyba

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I’m an illustrator and designer who combines creativity with structured thinking. I design intuitive interfaces and create illustrations that help users feel more connected, supported, and engaged. My experience spans brand visuals, children’s book illustration, and digital product design. Over the years I’ve built 15+ brand identities, illustrated 10+ published children’s books, and completed 70+ end-to-end illustration and design projects. I’ve developed characters, storyboards, and full book layouts used in advertising, parks, and digital platforms; designed brand styles and mascots for startups across 6+ countries; contributed to the visual direction of the Deebdub AI platform; created the full brand identity for a U.S. product launch; and designed major digital products such as UXFlow and Gluttony using design thinking. I’ve conducted user research, created personas and flows, built Figma prototypes, and tested usability, delivering user-friendly interfaces with strong branding.…

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I’m an illustrator and designer who combines creativity with structured thinking. I design intuitive interfaces and create illustrations that help users feel more connected, supported, and engaged. My experience spans brand visuals, children’s book illustration, and digital product design.

Over the years I’ve built 15+ brand identities, illustrated 10+ published children’s books, and completed 70+ end-to-end illustration and design projects. I’ve developed characters, storyboards, and full book layouts used in advertising, parks, and digital platforms; designed brand styles and mascots for startups across 6+ countries; contributed to the visual direction of the Deebdub AI platform; created the full brand identity for a U.S. product launch; and designed major digital products such as UXFlow and Gluttony using design thinking. I’ve conducted user research, created personas and flows, built Figma prototypes, and tested usability, delivering user-friendly interfaces with strong branding.

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Language

English
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Digital Designer at Grama Wellness
January 1, 2024 - Present
Worked with a dietary supplement startup, creating their website on Shopify and managing both print and digital marketing materials. Prepared all content for Amazon listings, designed social media graphics, and developed product labels. Collaborated closely with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency and market alignment.
UX/UI Designer at Interface Design Handbook
January 1, 2024 - Present
Built an online educational platform for UX/UI designers from scratch, targeting beginners and experienced professionals. Identified and addressed key user pain points during the research phase, resulting in a more intuitive, personalized, and engaging learning experience.
UX/UI Designer at Food Delivery App
December 31, 2023 - August 26, 2025
Designed a user-friendly app for hassle-free and fun meal ordering. Focused on fast, intuitive, and visually stunning food discovery. Created a playful and expressive mascot that adds personality to the app and enhances the user experience.
Digital Illustrator Freelance at Upwork
December 31, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Created illustrations reflecting clients' unique goals and messaging. Worked on projects including children's books, character design, visual storytelling, brand identity, storyboarding, hand drawing, and prepress.
Digital Illustrator
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created 15+ brand visual identities, illustrated 10+ published children’s books, and delivered 70+ illustration and design projects end-to-end. Developed characters, storyboards, full book layouts, and large-format visuals used in advertising, parks, and digital platforms.
Product Designer
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Designed two major digital products — educational platform UXFlow and food delivery app Gluttony — using design thinking. Conducted user research (15+ interviews), created personas, user flows, and wireframes. Designed UI, built interactive Figma prototypes, and tested usability.
UX/UI Designer
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Contributed to the visual direction of the Deebdub AI platform and created the full brand identity from scratch for the U.S. product launch.
Social Media Manager
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Designed the brand’s visual style, photography, and communication tone; created and managed social media content for the restaurant, increasing audience recognition.
Painting and Art Teacher
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2019
Taught composition, color theory, painting, and drawing; prepared students for art exhibitions and competitions; organized visual displays and developed visual storytelling and project management skills.

Education

UX/UI Design at UX/UI Design Mate Academy
September 1, 2023 - September 18, 2024
Master of Environmental Design at Kharkiv State Academy of Design & Arts
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Environmental Design at Admiral Makarov National Shipbuilding University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Environmental Design Bachelor
September 1, 2003 - June 27, 2007
National University of Shipbuilding
Master Degree in Environmental Design
March 18, 2026 - March 18, 2026
Illustrator
October 15, 2019 - December 27, 2019
Children's book illustrator course
UX/UI Design
September 1, 2023 - September 18, 2024
Mate Academy

Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    paper Food Delivery App "Gluttony"

    Gluttony is a user-friendly app that ensures a hassle-free and fun experience when ordering meals. It’s aims to make food discovery fast, intuitive, and visually stunning.

    #UX/UI Design #DigitalIllustrations #Mascot #characterdesign

    paper Childre's Book "Mother Fox had a Baby"

    “Mother Fox Had a Baby” is a tender story about the arrival of a baby fox and the whirlwind of emotions that comes with it — love, curiosity, jealousy, and change.

    #illustration #bookdesign #childrensbookillustration #characterdesign #storytelling #digitalart

    paper Childre's Book "Sadsquatch"

    This book is about young Sasquatch but at the same time, it’s about everyone and their attitude to everything that happens to them. Of course, different things can happen during the day and sometimes you can’t prevent them but your choices are on what things to focus on. And the other important thing is the people who surround you and make you happy.

    #digitalart #children’sbook #bookillustrations #characterdesign #Storyboard

    paper Children’s Book on Global Warming.

    This book explains the problem of global warming
    to children through two main characters — a white bear and a shark. Together, they talk about the dangers
    our planet faces and encourage young readers to join forces to protect the Earth.

    #characterdesign #children’sbookillustration #digitalart #storyboard #storytelling